NYC Urban Treasure Hunting: Searching for Gold and Diamonds on the Streets and Sidewalks

[@Klesh]

Leave a comment or you'll lose your Jewelry!

[@Diablofeb4]

You should gather all your clear sapphires and try to heat treat them and make heat treated rubies! Would love to watch you discover this process! Its quite fun to play around with!

[@Meech817]

Did you re-upload the video?

[@scarlettardis2018]

Pretty sure that's a fire opal. They're the only opal you facet.

[@RICDirector]

Not necessarily; been seeing some interesting cuts on Ethiopian or welo lately. Would have liked to get a look at these under something like a dissecting microscope; his camera just isn't cutting it for stuff this small!

[@48thstateprospecting]

Don’t have any jewelry to lose…..

[@Callsignsoggybisket]

If you ever get confronted by someone just tell them you are cleaning the sidewalk

[@thomastrain7311]

Just wear a high viz vest and put out an orange cone , maybe throw on a hard hat

[@comfortablynumb9342]

You could tell them to mind their own business and move along.

[@BrandonR420]

Or just say,… mind your business or fuck off.. fuck off sends a stronger message I prefer that 😂

[@maxpower2511]

Just dress like a jew

[@notabarcode5921]

You must be from the Midwest

[@daveplem]

Testing for hardness and performing a streak test will help you in identifying minerals. Also, you might consider heating the raw pay dirt to a level that will burn off the hair and garbage while sanitizing the rest. It should not hurt your crystals or gold.

[@TheNewb187]

he did didnt he and say it stank and turned into a soupy mess because of it being dust and other gross soggy garbage

[@HectorCocinaCruz]

@@TheNewb187 yes, but i think he means direct heat, klesh just used some chemicals.

[@ScottishGoldHunter]

I’ve got to admit, the sidewalk sniping vids are my favourite Shane👍🏻 never know what you are going to find⛏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@LpWarpigone]

Agreed

[@keeganlongworth2553]

Yeah lots of fun and makes you think there are probably many places around the world where this would work. London, Mumbai, Hong Kong. Lots of fun. Keep it up.

[@stinkfist4205]

Ya I definitely find the sidewalk sniping videos to be highly entertaining and interesting!!! 🙏🤙🤘

[@spankthemonkey3437]

It's the biggest click bait scam today. These nice districts, the city pressure washes sidewalks and cracks every few months🤷🤦😆😂🤣

[@MamaBear_2629]

Same! By far lol I loveee these!!

[@hannahp140]

my family has been in the lobstering/fishing business for generations and i was taught that you can tell if a pearl is real by gently rubbing your teeth over it. if it feels bumpy or grainy then it’s real but if it is smooth then it’s fake. obviously not foolproof but helps weed out the hard plastic stuff

[@grizzlyaddams3606]

This is a perfect example of something I would NEVER do. However, I have SO MUCH RESPECT for those who do it!

[@Mindmartyr]

Your loss

[@simonmiller8697]

Next time use a beaker ment for heat

[@cardo.86]

Absolutely love this. I used to be a jeweler. I miss that job so much. Nothing more peaceful then repairing rings or fabricating custom pieces.

[@dontwobble]

used to be? did you forget how to do it? im a mechanic, I'll never not be a mechanic.

[@cardo.86]

@Nick lol i meant jeweler by profession..i for sure could still do it. Its def engraved in my brain.

[@kam2894]

@@dontwobble you’re not a marine, it’s not that serioud

[@willywonka7812]

​@@kam2894the US hasn't been on the righteous side in any war since WW2. You're simping for terrorists fighting for corporate rule

[@TrickedHat]

Shouldve washed your clothes in a bucket and panned it 😂

[@Tonz_of_Fun]

Hey Shane. I've been watching some home refiners and have one suggestion. When heating your stuff up have another heatproof dish underneath your breaker. It helps with any possible cracking but then can save anything if something does spill out.

[@Der_Kleine_Mann]

Yep, I wanted to tell him exactly that, because it also happened to me once.

[@cumulusvapes7]

If you watch sreetips, you already know this😆

[@fieldie]

@cumulusvapes7 I was about to say the same thing lol, sreetips is awesome for refining gold etc.

[@cumulusvapes7]

@@fieldie Ya one of, if not the best around for that kind of thing. The refining his carpet was interesting lol

[@101spacecase]

that last dealer knew what was up so cool

[@VEVOTroller]

I honestly like these more than the paydirt videos

[@artbyartbyart]

U inspired me to build my own system! I bring a bigger vacuum to gather more stuff and I bring an extra 3 batteries so I can do it longer. I’ve also added a cyclone and a picker on the end of the wand making the whole process much faster and so I don’t need to bend down too much. I also got a Miller’s table to filter out all the small stuff!

[@Sam-fp8zm]

so what stuff did you find and how much did you sell the diamonds for?

[@Klesh]

Good luck 👍⛏ I find this small system works great for me, for a few reasons. Firstly it's compact and airplane friendly. I did have a hook attachment welded to the end of the hose, but the other hose was metal (for stability) but it makes the whole rig much heavier and less travel friendly. The Miller table process may work, just be careful you don't lose anything. The weight differences in the material are completely unknown and certain items may wash down unexpectedly quicker than others. I find hand panning, although tedious, is the best and most thorough way to be as sure as possible you're getting all the "good stuff".

[@artbyartbyart]

@@Klesh yeah it looks like your system is perfect for the traveling and you’re very thorough. I love watching your videos for this reason. You have such a rad set up. There’s this older super chill KZbinr that makes the best Miller tables on the market I swear. His tables catch pretty much everything. They’re incredible. His channel is: @utahavalanch. I’m eventually wanting to scale up my system for dry river beds using a stronger vacuum system pre-screened with 1-2 cyclones attached. I know I’ll miss out on some bigger nuggets but I have a feeling I’ll end up making more $ in way less time. I’m hoping it’ll all pan out!🤙

[@HiveGod-k2d]

I feel like these are the only videos I get from you, not that I'm complaining It's so cool to see everything you find just laying on the street

[@HiveGod-k2d]

Typed this up before the YT algorithm talk 😅, but if you want to boost your videos I can help from more of a technical aspect

[@Klesh]

Interesting, the KZbin algorithm only promotes a small fraction of the 500+ videos here

[@chrisfrench2130]

I have to admit watching you clean the sidewalks if New York with a vacuum. Priceless lol!

[@scottpitner4298]

All those “snuffer stones” … really exciting finding all this stuff even if they’re little and possibly CZ. Collecting sidewalk debris then seeing cut gemstones pop out all over is really cool!

[@BBermsWorld]

I was lucky enough to grab one of your skudge bags a while back and it was awesome! Digging out these little treasures tells a super interesting story of life on that sidewalk, great video!

[@Klesh]

That is awesome!

[@spammerscammer]

Nothing like paying for a small bag of NYC filth.

[@SuperRodriguez2005]

So since you brought it up. I have to tell you, before my father-in-law retired, he worked for a city in So.Cali. and he worked in the water works dept. In the sewer and the point is he collected huge pickle jars full of coins, metal, and jewelry from the times when he needed to go into the sewers and do maintanence.

[@Klesh]

Cool!

[@jkudz]

These videos are so well done and paced. Thank you for these, they are really well done and educational.

[@7chillywilly7]

You should make a trip to various diamond/gold districts around the world! Great video Shane

[@runejensen4575]

A Dubai Classic tour ^^

[@TheMusicalKnokcers]

Get a sponsor to do it please

[@Klesh]

I plan on more but in the meantime Check out my Sidewalk Sniping playlist I linked it in the description 👍⛏

[@Just.A.T-Rex]

A lot on India and the Middle East already have sweepers and mat collectors who pay to have the access and ability to clean the floors and areas the stores are in. Some even had a rotation schedule for the people to each have a shot. Was mind blowing.

[@nychris2258]

Bangkok, Thailand would be a good place to do this. Huge jewelry trade there.

[@sydneymitchell8822]

The way i could literally watch sorting through those pans all day..... These videos are awesome.

[@Klesh]

Thanks for watching!

[@joob9]

“The first little section of crack we did” is my favourite thing you said

[@noahboat580]

Man this is on the same level as scrapping, thats how my dad made his living recycling precious metals. Clawing-through a sidewalk crack and vaccuming it all up sounds like a great idea, ill consider doing similar

[@indyxpbullion2422]

I bought 5 of the “skudge” bags earlier this year and still have 3 of them left! This stuff is far and away the hardest paydirt ever. I’ve been through the tailings of the first bags at least 6 times and I’m still finding gold! Keep up the great work Klesh!

[@Klesh]

Thanks for the purchase(s) and the "new" Skudge will be even better - pure unsearched disgustingness

[@Diablofeb4]

Make a Float cell. Will catch everything in one shot

[@jmy7622]

Could be some rat nuggets or pickers in there!

[@nosherbet]

I love these videos! Can't wait for your next jeweler district sidewalk paydirt video!

[@James67d]

I love this treasure hunt series 💎 do more of them pls 😃

[@TheJgjg87]

I'm here from tiktok as someone had stolen your video. Glad you had your KZbin name in the video so I could get to the right place to see more!

[@AshChildOfGod]

Shame

[@StoneyCreekSparkchaser]

This was such a great video Klesh! The time spent preparing, shooting and researching this video is much appreciated! Merry Christmas my friend and I hope 2023 is a prosperous year for you! Keep up the great content! Stoney 😎

[@kathrynwilliamson8631]

The search is the best journey to cool stuff!😊

[@teamsignal17]

Insane how much gold you smelted down from the sludge! You're a Warrior Shane!

[@benedwards7575]

Currently studying gemmology would recommend a loupe and if that’s a bit out of your depth just a normal microscope works , these will allow u to look into the gemstones . Synthetic moissanite will show double refraction and CZ usually has way to much dispersion and poor faceting especially noticeable on the facet edges (not the girdle of the stone) hope this helps 👍👍

[@JacobCanote]

Your panning skills are second to none sir.

[@alexvaldivia9718]

It’s crazy how little jewelers know about that stuff 😂

[@KLove89]

This is actually a way people make a living in India. There is a video all about it. I believe it's vice.

[@SeattleRingHunter]

Also wanted to share my appreciation for you sharing your knowledge on the refining process. It is event that you are knowledgable on the gold reefing process and we appreciate you sharing that in your videos. I don’t have the time or space to refine gold but I get a lot of enjoyment watching “streetips” and his refining process. All the best, #SeattleRingHunter

[@shawnlaughlin7327]

oh man that brought back memories. same thing happened to me when my beaker broke and it went all over some old cabinets. the paint used for the old old cabinets must have had lead in the paint because they turned a dark purple or pretty much black in color. all those feelings came back when that happened. i feel for you. that sucks

[@Klesh]

It does kind of suck, but all I'm really after in the long run is an entertaining video, so I couldn't be happier 👍

[@jaredpetersen7343]

Dang thats alot of last rings and ear pieces that had diamonds on them there must be millions of loose diamonds out there in nyc man u are hitting the jackpot while no one else is doing what ur doing u have just earned a new sub. I hope to prospect there in nyc one day. And Merry Christmas to you and all the rest of ur subs. :)❤

[@gormnordman6980]

(sorry for my broken engelish) This is so cool, urban treasure hunting is so exiting, like magnet fishing in Amsterdam, mud larkin i the Thames -London, old viking artefact i Oslo and small costal towns in Denmark, and this... in the big loving NY "the city that never sleep" Love this vid guys...

[@luiziferbehel3750]

Imagine if you happen to be cleaning up a crime scene without knowing, you could find teeth, hair, bone pieces and..their jewelry

[@user-by6yc8yl7v]

I lost a piece of jewelry in that area a couple years ago. It was either a ring, earring, necklace, or just raw gold or diamonds. approximate value $500 - $50,000.

[@dantedamean]

I’ve sold crystals, uncut, for almost a decade. It looks like you’re missing a lot of potential opals. It hard to tell through the footage but there appears to be a lot of milky semi-translucent stones, those can be opal. It can be synthetic but worth checking out. Edit: I commented before finishing the video. Find someone locally that’s GIA certified. They can do a process through weighing the stones in and out of water that will tell you exactly what it is. Also, if you go to a guy and have some of the small stones set you may be able to sell the individual rings much easier, especially given your channel and popularity, you could market them easily.

[@sonicboom7178]

Here we go NYC video ❤

[@ShirlBussman]

I have been following you since 2016 or 2017 missed some videos bc of back surgery was out about a year or more rehab. You never disappoint anyone, Shane. My thought was that the fool's gold someone thought it was gold and took it there to check and then wasn't happy and dumped it. Just a thought, I don't know. You wear so many hats Shane and do it all so well. Another interesting and fun video. Happy Holidays! 🥰💓

[@nathaneverson6061]

Just found 7 diomond earing, and another that's epic. Some pearls and gold good weeknd hunt

[@SilvercatZen]

Fascinating! Just found you... I was in the lab at Cree the day the very first Moissanite gems came back from the gem cutters way back in the late '90s. It's great to know about the processes you are using- My 25 years of semiconductor experience finally paying off!! LOL!

[@dennisjamieson3328]

I love these sidewalk sniping videos Shane

[@autochopperz]

Don't we all miss him ?

[@born2unbox611]

Great video Shane , you can never get enough of the NY city sidewalks maybe one day you’ll get a nice big diamond. Also I was wondering what kind of dog is that so beautiful

[@Klesh]

That's Timber he's a Rat Terrier 👍🐕

[@RICDirector]

My question is more along the lines of, "how did you wear him *out*?" Looked pretty sleepy there!

[@linda9731]

I enjoyed your video. You are a great teacher and a humble guy.❤

[@weemarie1137]

You came up on my feeds as a suggestion, how awesome and interesting your journey was, I've never heard of someone doing this but it made perfect sense when you explained it, loved every step of this journey! Now I'm interested in your old and new videos so I guess that means I sub to your channel 😂 .... a big hi from Scotland too ( also shared to my brother! )😂👍

[@Klesh]

Welcome aboard!

[@rahowarrior73]

Fascinating adventure! Now leave my jewelry alone!!

[@FeralMerrillOutdoors]

Great little adventure! I love these videos. Got some Klesh Krumbs for my kids stockings this year. We have a blast panning in the kitchen every Christmas morning. Decided to go directly to the source on pay dirt. Keep up the great work!

[@Klesh]

Thanks!

[@SteadfastFaith]

The science stuff was really fun to watch!

[@aaronfields9711]

33:27 “I’m not sure about this stone. Seems like it’s scratched.” “Well yeah..it was in the sidewalk.”😂

[@jesscorbin5981]

That sewer grate looks tempting!

[@anthonybrau7399]

Cool video Shane. So....if my calculations are somewhat correct, living on the street in NYC cleaning out sidewalk cracks may be more profitable than looking for gold in the deserts and streams of the southwest......and maybe more fun too!!

[@AustralianAntKingdom]

The fire opal was a beautiful find! Would die to find something like that

[@lorimchann5075]

I think it is so smart for you to even come up with the act of "sidewalk sniping." Urban prospecting. I love it!

[@Anythingyoulike2013]

He didn't come up with it. They do this in extreme ways in 3rd world countries. Like going direct into sewage system and taking sh1t out

[@hellboundrubber4448]

I've always known an Uncle or Aunt that's lost a stone from their encrusted finger trophy. Never considered how many stones are in the City streets. Amazing.

[@stevilkenevil9960]

Picking up scraps of the geews nice man

[@bobsagate8614]

Love these videos and im stoked on this new one!!! Been following you for awhile now and consider you to be one of the true blue pure of heart folks on youtube along with the likes of dan hurd, theo kellison, rookie rockhounding, black opal direct, crystal collector, that camping couple, paleo chris/bri. And so so many other great folks i dont have time to name em all. yall make my favorite content on this platform. Thanks for sharing your journey with us !!!

[@Klesh]

Thanks Steve that's much appreciated 👍

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

@@Klesh did you hand everything into the police? or is this video proof of a lot of crimes?

[@Klesh]

@@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307 in Japan, it is legally required to turn anything found to the police. In the US - unless there's a name on it, or it's been posted as "missing", it's finders keepers.

[@Twobarpsi]

Free pay dirt! Gotta love that!

[@KatyLady88]

I love these videos!! I watched the live stream you were doing while scraping the cracks of NYC... I find it odd why some people believe you are faking this!

[@Klesh]

They see "Gold and Diamonds" and automatically assume FAKE - I get it...it's because of this guy - kzbin.info/www/bejne/moW0hpyneLGlgc0

[@JacobCanote]

I have only been interested in this series. A joy to see.

[@deadfedexguy]

Can't wait for the video of you using a sluice box in the sewer

[@RockHoundDave]

I'm noticing a trend of side walk mining lately, pretty incredible that someone decided to try it and it caught on. Awesome stuff. Great content 👌

[@HIGHRISH420]

@0:17 Klesh Guitars! 🤟

[@jacobbevers8171]

This is your best series of vids bro please do more PLEASE!!!

[@amandathurston2720]

Your recycling skills are king

[@Klesh]

I try

[@L337f33t]

I bet the jewelry store clerks get a real kick out of having a story like this walk into the store. It’s gotta break up the monotony of their day.

[@Klesh]

It's funny, I do walk in and talk to them. They know me, which I think is fantastic. We do have a lot to talk about during those conversations.

[@KLove89]

Since this video was posted . The sidewalks in the diamond district are among the cleanest in the world. Roughly 200 people a day are cleaning out the cracks and walking around with dust busters. Lol.

[@Klesh]

You'd think so

[@franny607]

I screamed to you when I saw something 💕🎄

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

These sidewalk videos are awesome

[@Klesh]

More to come!

[@megan00b8]

Ya know, people may think what's a tiny golden blob like that, but one has to remember that gold is really dense and goes for like 70 bucks a gram.

[@LeonEdwards1976]

I said wow and then you said wow :) you put the time in you get the rewards. Awesome :)

[@leighanncronin6905]

Been waiting impatiently for this one!😁😉 Thanks Shane❣️

[@davidcarlisle3384]

Nice sidewalk hunt Klesh 👍😊.

[@TristanL3]

You can literally make money doing anything. You don’t need a job, you just need to work hard, this video proves it.

[@that__one__guy5405]

Dude, you are brave. That has to be some of the nastiest stuff to sift through. Great vids man! (And that guitar on the wall in the intro is BADASS!)

[@Klesh]

Hey, thanks!

[@boarbot7829]

Ye, algorithm definitely likes this- it was the first video it recommended to me from your channel!

[@jakegiddings6331]

Cordless vacuum, what a game changer that is! 👏

[@Boss-Bot]

I live in NYC am in by Radio City and the diamond district and I still enjoy watching these.

[@spencerjames1426]

I've said it before and I'll say it again... The sidewalk prospecting videos are my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!!.. maybe someday you could climb down a manhole and see what you can find in the sewers?

[@Radioroom91]

This genre of prospecting is why I originally subscribed to this channel earlier this year.

[@Klesh]

Thanks for sticking around 👍💎⛏

[@i72enigmasquared]

Weirdly fascinating

[@jadamoore_84]

Imagine being a diamond in the bracelet wiggling for months trying to escape and only two finally escaped fall down in a sidewalk crack and belike finally, now no one will bother me and then all of a sudden this guy comes along😂😂😂

[@charlesswiger2260]

Your a freaking genius 👏 I would have never thought of that lol

[@CharlieMetcalf]

These are my favorite vidoes

[@ic1815]

The “opal” does indeed look like an Australian opal. That vivid coral tone is very indicative of Australian opal.

[@otrdriver6767]

This is only my personal opinion. I think you're doing a great job with these videos. Thank you for sharing with us. Your time is appreciated.

[@leewomack3498]

Wow! That is an Opal, I'd recognize it anywhere because Opal is my birthstone 😊

[@Klesh]

Very cool!

[@sR-rc8ph]

wear a vest most people will just think u are a city worker but love these type of vids, keep it up

[@eclecticshopukltd]

Who would have thought!!

[@cyclonicsilver2773]

Very Cool…… it’s just like photography in a way….. we walk around all day and don’t realize the beauty and value everyday has in it.

[@loniwulff1151]

Yay another scudge video!!!!

[@mattfillman1182]

Badass. This is wild.

[@anncannon1797]

I very much enjoyed this video!

[@buffalokrisgoldprospecting]

Right on. Merry Christmas

[@Dean-xk7kv]

Kinda cool that all the times you've been to the diamond district, you found some cool diamonds and gemstones. Pretty sick

[@JakeChief]

This is my favourite series!!

[@chasecarlson4900]

Test reds with a magnet, red garnets can be dragged/picked up with a decent magnet, those will usually be pyrope, almandine or Rhodolite garnet. Orange spessartine garnet is also very magnetic

[@guillermodelnoche]

That gives the term pan handling a whole new meaning. It seems like a local could yield a decent take if they cleaned the cracks monthly.

Those cracks took years to fill up

[@TRIPLExHAWX]

My favorite series!